Manchester United vs Real Madrid
February 13, 2013 7:45 PM GMT
Santiago Bernabeu, Madrid
The most exciting fixture in round of 16 will be played between Real Madrid and Manchester United. Real Madrid will be hosting the first leg and will be hunting for the victory as they want to conquer Europe this year after failing for last ten years. Last time Blancos won the champions league was on 2002.
Christiano Ronaldo will be facing his old club where he has legendary status for the first time after he joined Real Madrid in 2009. Real Madrid will be without their Captain Iker Casillas as he is ruled out due to injury. Injured Pepe is back into the team and another injury in worry about is Angel Di Maria who will also miss the match. The new addition in the team Lopez will be keeping the post.
Slightly injured Rio Ferdinand is back in the team for Red Devils but two young defending pair Phil Jones and Jonny Evans were caught by an injury in the match against Everton which Manchester United won 2-0.
Probable Lineups
Manchester United: De Gea; Rafael, Vidic, Ferdinand, Evra; Carrick, Cleverely; Valencia, Rooney, Young; Van Persie.
Real Madrid: Lopez; Arbeloa, Pepe, Ramos, Marcelo; Khedira, Alonso; Essien, Ozil, Ronaldo; Benzema
Prediction
Looking at form of both teams and player available plus the goal scoring record in away and home fixtures of both teams we predict score to be
Real Madrid 2-1 Manchester United
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